City of Glendale Parks & Recreation presents
Community Connections
AUGUST 2017
Keep the Kids Safe & Secure as They Head  Back to School 
It's back to school time, and while students are excited (or not!), parents may be worried about a variety of things that the school year can bring. The city of Glendale offers resources to help families with some of these issues, from getting to and from school safely to after-school activities.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES FOR AUGUST

FALL GLENDALE @ PLAY AVAILABLE!


Extra! Extra! Get your Glendale @ Play magazine hot off the presses now! If you have not signed up to receive it in the mail, you can check it out online, or pick up a copy at one of our Glendale recreation centers, libraries, or City Hall, or Visitor Center.  Call 623-930-2820 to be added to the mailing list to receive future issues. 



YOUTH KICKBALL LEAGUES
Register through Sept. 1
The playground standard is back and better than ever! Your child, ages 3-5 or 6-8 will have a blast in this league, promoting physical fitness, social and skill development, and participation for all. Games begin Sept. 30, and will be held at Kachina Elementary School, 5304 W. Crocus Dr. ($55 resident/$75 non-resident) 

For more information, or to register, click here.


Head Downtown for Glendale Resurgence 
Saturday, Aug. 26, 5-9 p.m.
Watch Downtown Glendale come alive! Every 4th Saturday of the month, the Glendale Resurgence will bring merchant specials, entertainment at night, extended shopping hours and more! Call 623-205-4843 for more information. 


Teddy Bear Day
FREE! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9
Historic Downtown Glendale

What could be more awesome than the most beary special day of the year in Historic Downtown Glendale? Enjoy a fun-filled day of make-and-take arts and crafts, special treats and exclusive deals in Historic Downtown Glendale on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Glendale Visitor Center, Bears & More and Gracie's Marketplace will be selling safety approved bears to distribute to local Trauma Teddy programs, first responders and emergency rooms. 

For more information, visit our website.

Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center
More than just recreation and aquatics! Tons of activities, events, and fun to be had at FRAC...

Adult Featured Special Interest Class
NEW! AQUA ZUMBA

Join us for a low-impact, high energy, water resistance, aquatic exercise.  Mondays, Aug. 21 - Sept. 25.  No class Sept. 4. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., $20 or $5 drop-in, if space is available (15 max.). Class code: 233131-01. Call 623-930-4600 to register or for more info. 



...and many more! Browse classes»

 

Mexican Folk Dance Class
Aug. 23 - Oct. 11 Code # 473019-21 
Resident, $28 * Non-resident, $31. 
Dance traditions are passed down through generations of diverse cultures to celebrate important occasions and to provide diversion from everyday life. Benefits:
          • Folk dance requires rhythmic competence
          • Challenges you to be aware of your body in relation to the larger physical space
          • Requires keeping a sequence of moves in your memory
          • Effective at improving body image, self-esteem, attentiveness, and communication.
          • It can foster a sense of community

Foothills Recreation _ Aquatics Center




5600 W. Union Hills Dr.
Glendale, AZ 85308
623-930-4600
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5970 W. Brown St.
Glendale, AZ 85302 
623-930-4321
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